Medical Assistant Float

Baptist Health System, Inc.; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health System, Inc. seeks a Medical Assistant to provide direct patient care and clinical support in an outpatient clinic. Role includes vital signs, history collection, and medication reconciliation, with responsibilities to manage EPIC and scheduling.

On-site presence is required to support providers and patient flow. Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED and 1+ year MA experience or MA program graduation with hands-on clinical experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical office/clinic with hands-on patient care.
• Graduate of an accredited MA program with hands-on patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtain vital signs and document patient history and medications.
• Support patient flow and scheduling within the outpatient clinic.
• Process medication requests and prior authorizations as needed.
• Maintain and reconcile the EPIC electronic health record; ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Organization

EMR proficiency

BLS certification

BAT and DOT certifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED

MA training program certificate

Graduate of LPN/RN program with licensure

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

The Medical Assistant provides direct patient care and clinical support within an outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include obtaining vital signs, reconciling medications, collecting patient history, and facilitating patient flow.

Additional duties involve managing the electronic health record (EPIC), scheduling appointments, processing medication requests, handling prior authorizations, and coordinating tests and procedures. Upon successful completion of clinical competency, the role may also require performing EKGs, lab tests, injections, and/or phlebotomy.

Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure efficient patient care and support for providers. This role requires regular on-site presence to perform the essential job functions.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Equivalency
• 1+ year(s) of experience as a Medical Assistant in a medical office, clinic or similar setting required. Experience must include direct, hands-on patient care in a clinical setting, such as obtaining vital signs, documenting patient history and medications, and performing clinical procedures (e.g. EKG's, phlebotomy, administering injections or vaccines).
• Or Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant training program, that includes hands on patient experience as part of the curriculum, required.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications for a Certified Medical Assistant:

• Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, or AAMP.
• Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current unrestricted licensure.
• Upon hire, all Medical Assistants will undergo a clinical competency assessment and must successfully complete MA orientation. Those who do not meet the required standards will be enrolled in the Medical Assistant Trainee Program for further development and evaluation.
• Basic computer skills, experience with EMR System a plus.
• Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association within 90 days of hire.
• BAT and DOT certifications required for Medical Assistants in Occupational Medicine within 90 days of hire.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.